Utilities & Infrastructure in Albert Lea, MN

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

83.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

65.1%

of households

No Internet

13.5%

of households

Total Households

7,956

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

65.1%

Cellular Data Plan

75.1%

Satellite

4.4%

Cellular Only (no wired)

15.2%

No Internet Access

13.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

89.3%

of households

Smartphone

81.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

71.3%

of households

Tablet

58.5%

of households

Any Computing Device

89.3%

Smartphone

81.3%

Desktop / Laptop

71.3%

Tablet

58.5%

Smartphone Only

9.6%

No Computer

10.7%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

Population Served

18,694

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
Albert Lea	Community	Ground water	18,492	0
St. John's Lutheran Community	Community	Purchased ground water	202	0

83.5% of households in Albert Lea have broadband internet access. 65.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 15.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 13.5% of households have no internet access. 9.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 18,694 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.